Hillary Clinton's condolence message to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie is being widely interpreted as a nod to her personal history of loss since she knows all too well what it's like not to "take home the gold." In 2016, Clinton won the Democratic nomination for president and hoped to become the first woman ever to hold the highest office in the land. At the time, it seemed impossible that a former Secretary of State would lose to a businessman with no political experience, a string of failed ventures, and a stint as the host of a reality show. But when the dust settled on election day, Donald Trump had transformed himself into an unlikely leader of the free world.

Clinton's post got mixed reviews. Some followers felt Robbie's performance was good but not Oscar-worthy. Others were disappointed the former FLOTUS didn't congratulate "Barbie's" America Ferrera on her nomination in the best supporting actress category. Conservative Fox News host Tomi Lahren took the opportunity to snark: "And you belong in jail, Barbie." Among the positive comments on Instagram was one from actor Ever Carradine ("The Handmaid's Tale"), who wrote, "Honestly, this is almost better than winning an Oscar." Other celebs who offered praise included Debra Messing, Isla Fisher, Daphne Zuniga, Annabeth Gish, and Stephanie Beatriz (aka Mirabel of "Encanto"). 

Another follower pointed out the obvious political similarities: "Do you see what she did there? Just like how Hillary won at the box office (popular vote) she did not take home the gold (the electoral college)."